Hearing set for Oct. 6 on potential $25 million note issuance for BWEMC
The Department of Finance of the State of Alabama has announced a public hearing to discuss the potential issuance of notes by Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation. The hearing is set to take place at 11:00 a.m. on October 6, 2023, in the Office of the Legal Advisor to the Director of Finance located in... Read More
Local artist Casey Roberts
Local artist Casey Roberts, who works in painting and sculpture as well as making clothing, dolls, and other textile creations, spoke Tuesday night at the Hale County Library as part of an ongoing lecture series. Roberts discussed his works and creative process, showing some recent creations and answering audience questions. The presentation culminated with Roberts... Read More
Ivey announces $5.5 million, including $1.05 million in Perry, Hale, southwest Ala., for highway law enforcement
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $5.5 million in grants to support efforts to make Alabama roads safer by preventing injuries and fatalities. Three of the state’s regional traffic safety offices and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will use the funds to cover overtime for police officers, sheriffs’ deputies and state troopers to conduct... Read More
Tucker arrested on methamphetamine possession charges here
Tania Rae Tucker has been formally charged with the unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, identified as methamphetamine, according to court documents filed in Hale County on September 19. Tucker was arrested on September 15, 2022, in rural Hale County and was indicted on the same day. The case has been assigned to Hale County... Read More
Parade, more festivities planned as Raiders take on Bobcats for Homecoming 2023
Greensboro High School has announced plans for this year’s Homecoming festivities, and there are lots of fun activities in store. The annual homecoming parade, which is a well-attended and much-beloved event each year, will take place this year on Friday, Sept. 29 at 2:30 p.m. in downtown Greensboro, along Main Street. The parade will be... Read More
Hale County features prominently in current issue of statewide magazine ‘Mosaic,’ including cover story
Hale County was featured prominently in the current issue of Mosaic, the magazine of the Alabama Humanities Alliance. The issue was titled “The Rural Issue” and included a feature story from writer and Hale County native, April Dobbins, who is set to release the documentary Alabamaland soon. The documentary will focus on three generations of... Read More
Local BBB chapter warns: beware of scammers impersonating them
The Better Business Bureau Serving Central & South Alabama is warning businesses and consumers about a recent surge in scams perpetrated by impostors posing as the BBB. These dishonest individuals use deceptive tactics to steal sensitive information and money from unsuspecting victims. The BBB has received reports of various schemes, ranging from fake phone calls... Read More
Peggy Joyce Hall Hoggle
Peggy Joyce Hall Hoggle of Livingston, Alabama, passed into her Savior’s arms at the age of 87 years and 11 months on September 3, 2023. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville at 2:30 pm with Rev. Charles Spence officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.... Read More
Edward Oswell Eddins
Edward Oswell Eddins, III, 52, died at his home in Faunsdale, Alabama on September 1, 2023. He is survived by his wife Lee Ann, children, Ellen Marie and William Thomas, sisters, Katherine Eddins and Ellen Eddins Beidler, nieces, Julia Anne Eddins and Katherine Eddins Beidler, and mother-in-law, Ellen Ousley. He is preceded in death by... Read More
Ala. Extension Svc: ‘Marble Bowl’ lets fans cheer on AU/UA while celebrating nature in Ala.
by Cole Sikes, Alabama Extension Service Grab your smart phones and buckle your chin straps. The 2023 Marble Bowl is kicking off this fall. In its second year, this competition continues to take the popular Iron Bowl football rivalry between Auburn University and University of Alabama to a new venue – nature. Fans on both... Read More